U.S. patent number 10,198,087 [Application Number 15/179,691] was granted by the patent office on 2019-02-05 for mouse with translating module.
This patent grant is currently assigned to Corsair Memory, Inc.. The grantee listed for this patent is Corsair Memory, Inc.. Invention is credited to Chiu Wei Chen, Jason Christian, Felix Guerra.
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United States Patent |
10,198,087 |
Chen , et al. |
February 5, 2019 |
Mouse with translating module
Abstract
A computer mouse with a translating module is disclosed.
According to certain embodiments, the computer mouse is designed to
work with different types of translating modules depending on the
application that the user wishes to use or the types of tasks that
the user would like to perform with the help of the computer mouse.
According to certain embodiments, the translating module on the
computer mouse can be adjusted based on a given user's hand
characteristics and/or based on the ease of use of the computer
mouse as determined by a given user.
Inventors: |
Chen; Chiu Wei (Fremont,
CA), Guerra; Felix (Fremont, CA), Christian; Jason
(Fremont, CA) |
Applicant: |
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Corsair Memory, Inc. |
Fremont |
CA |
US |
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Assignee: |
Corsair Memory, Inc. (Fremont,
CA)
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Patent
file contains an affidavit/declaration under 37 CFR 1.130(b). |
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57984019 |
Appl.
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15/179,691 |
Filed: |
June 10, 2016 |
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US 20170045959 A1 |
Feb 16, 2017 |
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62203846 |
Aug 11, 2015 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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G06F
3/03543 (20130101); G06F 2203/0333 (20130101) |
Current International
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G06F
3/0354 (20130101) |
References Cited
[Referenced By]
U.S. Patent Documents
Other References
Cacho, Gieson, "Corsair launches new Strafe, Scimitar, Void gaming
peripherals", Aug. 6, 2015, blogs.mercurynews.com, as retrieved
from the wayback machine from URL
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2015/08/06/corsair-launches-new-strafe-s-
cimitar-void-gaming-peripherals/. cited by examiner.
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Primary Examiner: Cerullo; Liliana
Parent Case Text
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Patent Application Ser. No. 62/203,846, filed Aug. 11, 2015 and
entitled "Graphics Mouse With Translating Module," which is hereby
incorporated by reference in its entirety.
Claims
We claim:
1. A computer mouse device comprising: a main body frame of the
computer mouse device; a top component disposed on a top side of
the main body frame for supporting a palm of a user's hand; and a
first translating module disposed on a right side of the main body
frame, the first translating module comprising a key pad and
wherein the keypad is movably slidable such that the keypad slides
in a translating movement within a predetermined travel range along
the right side of the main body frame to arrive at a fixed position
selected by the user within the predetermined travel range, the
fixed position based on finger length of the user's hand.
2. The computer mouse device of claim 1, wherein the first
translating module comprises an outer frame and an inner frame,
wherein: the inner frame includes attachment slots along which
corresponding attachment snaps that are associated with the outer
frame slide within the predetermined travel range.
3. The computer mouse device of claim 1, wherein the first
translating module includes one or more operable keys, buttons and
switches.
4. The computer mouse device of claim 3, wherein the one or more
operable keys, buttons and switches are configurable for mapping to
specific functions associated with the computer mouse.
5. The computer mouse device of claim 1, wherein the first
translating module includes illumination effects.
6. The computer mouse device of claim 1, wherein the first
translating module is detachable from the main body frame and is
replaceable with a second translating module, where the second
translating module has one or more functions and features that are
distinct from that of the first translating module.
7. The computer mouse device of claim 1, wherein the first
translating module incorporates a set of ergonomic features and
haptic features.
8. The computer mouse device of claim 3, wherein the one or more
operable keys, buttons and switches are detachable for replacement
with other operable keys, buttons and switches.
Description
NOTICE REGARDING COLOR DRAWINGS
The patent or application file contains at least one drawing
executed in color. Copies of this patent or patent application
publication with color drawing(s) will be provided by the Office
upon request and payment of the necessary fee.
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention is directed to computer mouse
architecture.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The patent or application file contains at least one drawing
executed in color. Copies of this patent application publication
with color drawing(s) will be provided by the Office upon request
and payment of the necessary fee.
For a better understanding of the aforementioned aspects of the
invention as well as additional aspects and embodiments thereof,
reference should be made to the Description of Embodiments below,
in conjunction with the following drawings in which like reference
numerals refer to corresponding parts throughout the figures.
FIG. 1 illustrates a right perspective view of a computer mouse
with a translating module, according to certain embodiments.
FIG. 2 illustrates a back perspective view of the computer mouse of
FIG. 1 with the translating module, according to certain
embodiments.
FIG. 3 illustrates a left perspective view of the computer mouse of
FIG. 1 with the translating module, according to certain
embodiments.
FIG. 4 illustrates a front perspective view of the computer mouse
of FIG. 1 with the translating module, according to certain
embodiments.
FIG. 5 illustrates a bottom perspective view the computer mouse of
FIG. 1 with the translating module, according to certain
embodiments.
FIG. 6 illustrates a right side view of the computer mouse of FIG.
1 with the translating module, according to certain
embodiments.
FIG. 7 illustrates a translating module in the backward position on
the side of a computer mouse, according to certain embodiments.
FIG. 8 illustrates a translating module in the forward position on
the side of a computer mouse, according to certain embodiments.
FIG. 9 illustrates a cross section of the translating module
showing some of the components that comprise the translating
mechanism of the translating module, according to certain
embodiments.
FIG. 10A illustrates a cross section of the translating module in
the backward position and attached to the side of a computer mouse,
according to certain embodiments.
FIG. 10B illustrates a cross section of the translating module in
the forward position and attached to the side of a computer mouse,
according to certain embodiments.
FIG. 11 is an exploded view of a translating module of a computer
mouse showing some of the components of the sliding mechanism
associated with the translating module, according to certain
embodiments.
FIG. 12 is an exploded view of a translating module of a computer
mouse showing some of the components associated with the outer
frame of the translating module, according to certain
embodiments.
DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS
Methods, systems, user interfaces, and other aspects of the
invention are described. Reference will be made to certain
embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in
the accompanying drawings. While the invention will be described in
conjunction with the embodiments, it will be understood that it is
not intended to limit the invention to these particular embodiments
alone. On the contrary, the invention is intended to cover
alternatives, modifications and equivalents that are within the
spirit and scope of the invention. The specification and drawings
are, accordingly, to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a
restrictive sense.
Moreover, in the following description, numerous specific details
are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the present
invention. However, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in
the art that the invention may be practiced without these
particular details. In other instances, methods, procedures,
components, and networks that are well known to those of ordinary
skill in the art are not described in detail to avoid obscuring
aspects of the present invention.
According to certain embodiments, a design of a computer mouse
includes an adjustable translating module that can be adjusted
based on a given user's hand characteristics and/or based on the
ease of use of the computer mouse as determined by a given
user.
According to certain embodiments, the translating module can
include but is not limited to switches, sensors, illuminations, and
keys/buttons depending on the application of the mouse.
As a non-limiting example, the translating module can be locked
into position to suit a specific user's preferences (e.g., User A).
As another non-limiting example, User A can change the position of
the translating module based on the nature of the task that the
user is performing and that involves using the computer mouse. For
example, the position of the translating module can change as tasks
change. Also, the position of the translating module on the mouse
can be changed for use by a different user (e.g., User B) based on
the needs or preferences of User B.
According to certain embodiments, the switches/keys/buttons on the
translating mouse can be configured by the user to map to specific
functions. As non-limiting examples, the switches/keys/buttons on
the translating mouse can be programmed for playing massively
multiplayer online (MMO) games and/or multi player online battle
arena (MOBA) games.
According to certain embodiments, the adjustable translating module
can be adjusted based on a given user's hand characteristics such
as the overall size of the hand or size of specific fingers of the
user's hand, or the size of the palm of the hand, etc.
According to certain embodiments, the translating module has a
travel range (for sliding the translating module back and forth) of
8 millimeters. According to certain embodiments, the translating
module has a travel range anywhere between 10 millimeters and 6
millimeters. According to certain other embodiments, the
translating module has a travel range anywhere between 12
millimeters and 4 millimeters.
According to certain embodiments, one or more of the
switches/keys/buttons of the translating module can be contoured
and/or textured based on ergonomic factors and/or haptic factors.
Further, switches/keys/buttons of the translating module can
include sound effects when the user presses on the keys, for
example. According to certain, embodiments, the translating module
can include illumination effects.
According to certain embodiments, the computer mouse is designed to
work with different types of translating modules depending on the
application that the user wishes to use or the types of tasks that
the user would like to perform with the help of the computer mouse.
In other words, a given translating module can be easily detached
from the computer mouse and replaced with a different translating
module. As a non-limiting example, the user can select a specific
translating module for playing a specific computer game.
According to certain embodiments, the surfaces (e.g., keycaps) of
the switches/keys/buttons of the translating module are removable
so that a user can use different surfaces/keycaps on the
translating module.
FIG. 1 illustrates a right perspective view of a computer mouse
with a translating module, according to certain embodiments. FIG. 1
shows a computer mouse 100 with a translating module 102 at the
side of computer mouse 100. Translating module 102 includes
switches/keys/buttons (e.g., keys 104, 106). The surfaces of some
of the switches/keys/buttons may be textured (e.g., key 106).
Computer mouse 100, including the translating module, may include
sensors (e.g., optical and laser sensors for tracking) and
illumination effects (e.g., RGB lighting effects).
FIG. 2 illustrates a back perspective view of the computer mouse of
FIG. 1 with the translating module, according to certain
embodiments. FIG. 2 shows the computer mouse 100 with the
translating module 102 at the side of computer mouse 100.
FIG. 3 illustrates a left perspective view of the computer mouse of
FIG. 1 with the translating module, according to certain
embodiments. FIG. 3 shows the computer mouse 100 with the
translating module 102 at the side of computer mouse 100.
FIG. 4 illustrates a front left perspective view of the computer
mouse of FIG. 1 with the translating module, according to certain
embodiments. FIG. 4 shows the computer mouse 100 but the
translating module is hidden from view since this is a left front
perspective view.
FIG. 5 illustrates a bottom perspective view of the computer mouse
of FIG. 1 with the translating module, according to certain
embodiments. FIG. 5 shows the computer mouse 100 with the
translating module 102 at the side of computer mouse 100. FIG. 5
also shows the bottom side 108 of computer mouse 100.
FIG. 6 illustrates a right side view of the computer mouse of FIG.
1 with the translating module, according to certain embodiments.
FIG. 6 shows the computer mouse 100 with the translating module 102
at the side of computer mouse 100.
FIG. 7 illustrates a translating module in the backward position on
the side of a computer mouse, according to certain embodiments.
FIG. 7 shows a computer mouse 700 with a translating module 702
that is in the backward position on the side of the computer mouse
700.
FIG. 8 illustrates a translating module in the forward position on
the side of a computer mouse, according to certain embodiments.
FIG. 8 shows a computer mouse 800 with a translating module 802
that is in the forward position on the side of the computer mouse
800.
FIG. 9 illustrates a cross section of the translating module
showing some of the components that comprise the translating
mechanism of the translating module, according to certain
embodiments. In FIG. 9, a cross section of the translating module
900 shows a module connector 902a (e.g., a multi-pin connector)
that can slide in a slot 902b, a snap 904a that can slide in a slot
904b, a snap 906a that can slide in a slot 902b, a snap 907a that
can slide in a slot 907b, a snap 908a that can slide in a slot
908b, a washer 910 (e.g., E type washer), a slider clamp mechanism
912, a brake plate 914 that, a screw 916. Screw 916 can be
tightened to lock the translating module into a desired position
selected by the user. FIG. 9 also shows a screwdriver 918 but the
screwdriver is not part of the module. The screwdriver is shown to
illustrate that screw 916 can be tightened to lock the translating
module into a desired position. Similarly, screw 916 can be
loosened to allow the translating module to slide into a different
desired position selected by the user. Once the translating module
is at a desired position, screw 916 can be tightened to lock the
translating module into place. Brake plate 914 and screw 916
together restrict the travel range of the translating module.
FIG. 10A illustrates a cross section of the translating module in
the backward position and attached to the side of a computer mouse,
according to certain embodiments. FIG. 10B illustrates a cross
section of the translating module in the forward position and
attached to the side of a computer mouse, according to certain
embodiments. FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B show inner frame 1000 of the
translating module that includes slot 1002b to accommodate snap
1006a and module pin connector 1002a, slot 1004b to accommodate
snap 1004a, slot 1007b to accommodate snap 1007a, slot 1008b to
accommodate snap 1008a, washer 1010, a slider mechanism 1012, and
brake plate 1014.
In FIG. 10A, snaps (1004a, 1006a, 1007a, 1008a), brake plate 1014
and module pin connector 1002a are shown at a backward position. In
FIG. 10B, snaps (1004a, 1006a, 1007a, 1008a), brake plate 1014 and
module pin connector 1002a are shown at a forward position. Snaps
(1004a, 1006a, 1007a, 1008a), brake plate 1014 and module pin
connector 1002a can slide into any desired position within their
respective slots.
FIG. 11 is an exploded view of a translating module of a computer
mouse showing some of the components of the sliding mechanism
associated with the translating module, according to certain
embodiments. FIG. 11 shows the outer frame 1101 of the translating
module 1100, the inner frame 1103 of the translating module 1100,
keys 1105, snaps (1104a, 1106a, 1107a, 1108a), brake plate 1114,
slots (1102b, 1104b, 1107b, 1108b), upper slider clamper 1112a,
lower slider clamper 1112b, nut 1120, and space for brake plate
1122.
FIG. 12 is an exploded view of a translating module of a computer
mouse showing some of the components associated with the outer
frame of the translating module, according to certain embodiments.
FIG. 12 shows translating module frame 1200, key caps 1202,
diffuser film 1204, transparent silicone rubber mounts 1206,
transparent polycarbonate (PC) frame 1208, P+R module insert
molding 1210, pins SMT RGB LEDs 1212, switches 1214, printed
circuit board (PCB) 1216, module pin connector 1218, back cover
(PC-ABS acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) 1220, screws 1222,
Aluminum+Hair Line+Silver anodized cover 1224, and inner frame 1126
of the translating module.
A method of constructing a computer mouse device comprises making a
main body frame of the computer mouse device; making a first
translating module; disposing the first translating module on a
side of the main body frame, the first translating module
comprising a key pad and wherein the keypad is movably slidable
within a predetermined travel range along the side of the main body
frame.
The method of constructing a computer mouse device further
comprises making an outer frame and an inner frame as part of the
translating module, where the inner frame includes attachment slots
along which corresponding attachment snaps that are associated with
the outer frame can slide within the predetermined range of
travel.
The method of constructing a computer mouse device further
comprises including one or more operable keys, buttons and/or
switches in the first translating module.
The method of constructing a computer mouse device further
comprises making the one or more operable keys, buttons and
switches are configurable for mapping to specific functions
associated with the computer mouse device.
The method of constructing a computer mouse device further
comprises including illumination effects in the first translating
module.
The method of constructing a computer mouse device further
comprises making the first translating module detachable from the
main body frame so that the first translating module is replaceable
with a second translating module, where the second translating
module has one or more functions and features that are distinct
from that of the first translating module.
The method of constructing a computer mouse device further
comprises incorporating a set of ergonomic features and haptic
features into the first translating module.
The method of constructing a computer mouse device further
comprises making the one or more operable keys, buttons and
switches detachable for replacement with other operable keys,
buttons and switches.
In the foregoing specification, embodiments of the invention have
been described with reference to numerous specific details that may
vary from implementation to implementation. The specification and
drawings are, accordingly, to be regarded in an illustrative rather
than a restrictive sense.
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